SAP BW/BW4HANA Manager

Radisson Hotel Group is one of the world's largest hotel groups with ten distinctive hotel brands, and more than 1,500 hotels in operation and under development in 95+ countries. The Group’s overarching brand promise is Every Moment Matters with a signature Yes I Can! service ethos. People are at the core of our business success and future. Our people are true Moment Makers and together we bring the culture, spirit, environment and opportunities that empower you to be your best, every day, everywhere, every time. Together, we make Every Moment Matter.

Job Description

The SAP BW / BW4HANA Manager is responsible for the evolution and operational excellence of the SAP Business Intelligence platform across the organization. By designing, modernizing, and supporting end-to-end BI architectures, coordinating international delivery teams, and aligning BI capabilities with business strategy, the role ensures reliable, scalable, and trusted analytics solutions.

This position exists to enable informed decision-making, standardized reporting, and sustainable growth, while ensuring the SAP BI platform remains robust and aligned with enterprise architecture standards.

 

The WHY:

This is a business-critical function. Without a strong SAP BI platform expertise and delivery, the organization would be unable to reliably deliver integrated reporting, advanced analytics, and strategic insights required by the executive management and shareholders.

 

Roles/Responsibilities:

BI Platform Operations & Delivery

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the SAP BW platform, ensuring stability, performance, and availability.
• Coordinate delivery of BI enhancements, fixes, and releases in line with agreed priorities and service levels.
• Ensure BI solutions are delivered on time, within scope, and according to defined quality standards.

BI Solution Design & Implementation

• Oversee the design and build of BI solutions, including data models, data flows, and reporting layers.
• Work hands-on with architects and developers to review designs, resolve technical issues, and ensure best practices are applied.
• Support standardization of financial, commercial, and operational reporting across business areas.

Platform Maintenance & Improvement

• Manage ongoing improvements to SAP BW/4HANA, SAP HANA, and SAP Analytics Cloud environments.
• Coordinate upgrades, patches, and technical housekeeping activities.
• Support gradual transition from legacy reporting solutions to modern SAP analytics tools.

Team/Vendor Management & Coordination

• Coordinate BI developers and analysts across multiple locations.
• Allocate work, monitor progress, and provide day-to-day guidance and technical support to the team.
• Support skill development, onboarding, and knowledge sharing within the BI team.

Data Quality & Controls

• Monitor data quality and consistency across SAP and non-SAP source systems.
• Ensure basic data validation, reconciliation, and control checks are in place.
• Support audits and financial controls by providing reliable and traceable BI outputs.

Qualifications

Competencies & skills requirements:

SAP BI & Analytics

• SAP BW/4HANA (modelling, data loading, performance)
• SAP HANA (calculation views, SQL)
• SAP Analytics Cloud (stories, dashboards, planning)
• SAP BPC (advantage)

Reporting Tools

• SAP BW Queries
• SAP BusinessObjects (WebI, Design Studio)
• Power BI

Data Integration & Databases

• SAP HANA, Oracle
• Complex ETL and integration scenarios

Programming & Scripting

• ABAP, FOX,SQL
• JavaScript, Java

  Required

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading at least one full-cycle BW/4HANA implementation or migration project.
• Deep expertise in SAP BW data modeling objects (ADSOs, CompositeProviders, Open ODS Views, InfoObjects, InfoAreas).
• Strong command of ETL processes: ODP-based extraction, DTPs, transformations, and process chain design and monitoring.
• Solid experience with SAP HANA modeling concepts (Calculation Views) and performance tuning.
• Proficiency in ABAP for BW (AMDP procedures, start/end/expert routines, field routines).
• Experience integrating BW/4HANA with SAP source systems (ECC and/or S/4HANA).
• Ability to work directly with business stakeholders and translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Minimum education: University degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or equivalent
• Minimum experience: Minimum 7+ years in BI, data platforms, or enterprise analytics environmentsLanguage skills: Fluent English; Spanish is an advantage
• Required certificates: SAP BI / Analytics certifications (e.g. SAP BW, SAC, BusinessObjects)ITIL or similar service management frameworks 

The description of functions is merely indicative and not exhaustive. Accordingly, the employee shall perform any other duties inherent to the labour position and their professional group, in accordance with the company's directives.

Additional Information

Why Join Radisson Hotel Group?

Live the Magic of Hospitality - Be part of a team that creates exceptional experiences and memorable moments every day. Let your Yes I Can! spirit shine as you bring hospitality to life.

Build a Great Career - No matter your background or experience, we invest in your growth, learning, and career development—helping you reach your full potential.

Experience the Team Spirit - Join a workplace that’s inclusive, fun, and meaningful. We celebrate diversity, support one another and foster a sense of belonging through our Employee Resource Groups and inclusion initiatives.

Lead with Your Ambition - Your ideas, passion and drive matter! We empower you to make a difference—in hospitality, your community and beyond.

Enjoy Global & Local Perks - No matter where you’re located, you’ll enjoy exclusive global benefits - like special hotel rates for you and your loved ones at our hotels worldwide. Plus, you’ll have access to local perks and rewards tailored to your country, making your experience even more rewarding!

Enjoy benefits such as - up to 53% off your stay as a Team Member at over 1,500 Radisson Hotels worldwide
Guaranteed minimum of 30% off for your Friends & Family
Exclusive Discounts on Breakfast, Food & Beverage, Spa and more

Join us in shaping the future of hospitality! If you’re ready to bring your talent, energy, and passion, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and let’s make every moment matter.

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